Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.19%.
The industry rank for Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CLH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 58.77% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 9.37
vs CLH: 2.19
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Clean Harbors 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Clean Harbors 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clean Harbors 3-Year RORE % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Clean Harbors (CLH) has a 3-Year RORE % of 2.19 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #134 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Clean Harbors' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Clean Harbors' current 3-Year RORE % is 2.19. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.37. Clean Harbors' value of 2.19 is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #134 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' 3-Year RORE % compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #134 out of 228 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Clean Harbors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.37. Clean Harbors' value of 2.19 is 76.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Waste Management companies is 9.37, based on 228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clean Harbors's current 3-Year RORE % of 2.19 is 76.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Harbors's current 3-Year RORE % is 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Harbors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Harbors (CLH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $243.71, compared to a current price of $291.20 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 2.19 and 76.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 9.37. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current 3-Year RORE % is 2.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clean Harbors (CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Harbors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $291.20 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $243.71.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
3-Year RORE %: 2.19
GF Value™: $243.71 vs. price of $291.20 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.6% below the Waste Management median (#134 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider that provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. Environmental Services includes waste collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal, along with industrial maintenance services. Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions provides used oil collection and manufactures base oil, vacuum gas oil, and lubricants. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment and operates in the United States, with maximum revenue, and Canada.
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